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FDA says lettuce still likely source of cyclospora outbreak despite false positive test

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The FDA said signs still point to Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce as the likely culprit of the cyclospora outbreak despite an earlier test on a sample that was a false positive. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.

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  1. Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

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  2. North Carolina included in Taylor Farms lettuce recall shipped to 27 states over Cyclospora risk

    Headline from FOX8 WGHP ·

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    FDA says lettuce still likely source of cyclospora outbreak despite false positive test

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Taylor Farms expands iceberg lettuce recall to 27 states (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The implicated products were marketed under several brands and had been shipped as recently as Thursday.

  2. AL.com

    Alabama reports 21 cyclospora cases: what to know about the iceberg lettuce recall (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Taylor Farms and Taylor Fresh Foods have recalled iceberg lettuce tied to a cyclospora outbreak in 27 states, including Alabama.

  3. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Produce supplier Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 US states because of potential contamination with cyclospora, the parasite causing thousands of cases of diarrhea across the country.

  4. Rocket City Now

    Taylor Farms recalls iceberg lettuce distributed in 27 states, including Alabama (opens Rocket City Now)

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    Rocket City Now's feed description

    Taylor Farms de Mexico recalls iceberg lettuce linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, impacting Taco Bell locations and prompting FDA and CDC alerts.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Taylor Farms issues 27-state recall for iceberg lettuce due to cyclosporiasis outbreak (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Taylor Farms has issued a voluntary recall of its bagged shredded iceberg lettuce in 27 states after federal investigators linked the product to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened people across 34 states.

  6. WHAS Louisville

    Taylor Farms recalls iceberg lettuce distributed in 27 states amid nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak (opens WHAS Louisville)

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    WHAS Louisville's feed description

    Taylor Farms de Mexico recalls iceberg lettuce linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, impacting Taco Bell locations and prompting FDA and CDC alerts.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Taylor Farms expands iceberg lettuce recall to 27 states, including Pa. and N.J. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Taylor Farms announced late Friday that it was recalling the lettuce because it was potentially contaminated with cyclospora

  8. WLTX Columbia

    Taylor Farms recalls iceberg lettuce products in 17 states amid Cyclospora outbreak investigation (opens WLTX Columbia)

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    WLTX Columbia's feed description

    Taylor Farms recalled shredded lettuce sold in 17 states amid a multi-state investigation into the cyclosporiasis outbreak.

  9. WMUR

    Lettuce shipped to NH recalled due to possible Cyclospora contamination (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Produce supplier Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 U.S. states — including New Hampshire — because of potential contamination with Cyclospora. Here's what you need to know.

  10. The Guardian

    Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Taylor Farms does not specify where products were served or sold, as US braces for weeks more of outbreak Taylor Farms recalled potentially contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce in 27 states on Friday, including lettuce distributed as recently as Thursday, as cases of cyclosporiasis continue rising …

  11. WHNT

    Alabama among states in lettuce recall amid cyclospora outbreak (opens WHNT)

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    WHNT's feed description

    Taylor Farms has recalled iceberg lettuce sold in Alabama and other states after a cyclospora outbreak.

  12. Bangor Daily News

    Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S.

  13. KQED News

    California-Based Taylor Farms Recalls Lettuce Shipped to 27 States Over Cyclospora Risk (opens KQED News)

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    KQED News's feed description

    Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the US.

  14. KVIA El Paso

    Taylor Farms recalls lettuce in 27 states amid cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Yi-Jin Yu July 18, 2026, 4:21 PM Fruit and vegetable producer Taylor Fresh Foods says it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market amid an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak across the country that has sickened more than 1,600 people.

  15. Money Talks News

    FDA: Taylor Farms Lettuce That’s Not Part of Recall Tests Positive for Cyclospora (opens Money Talks News)

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    Money Talks News's feed description

    A lettuce sample outside Taylor Farms' recall just tested positive for cyclospora, and the company isn't sure it never reached shelves.

  16. The Hill

    Taylor Farms expands lettuce recall to 27 states (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce that was distributed to 27 states after federal health officials linked the lettuce from its supplier in central Mexico to the spread of an “explosive diarrhea” parasite.

  17. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Lettuce not included in Taylor Farms recall tests positive for Cyclospora (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    The FDA announced that shredded lettuce not included in a recent recall tested positive for Cyclospora, a parasitic illness linked to a multi-state outbreak.

  18. News Nation Now

    Explosive diarrhea outbreak: Lettuce tests positive for cyclospora, FDA says (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Cyclospora was detected in a sample of shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico.

  19. WFLA

    Taylor Farms expands lettuce recall to 27 states, including Florida (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce that was distributed to 27 states after federal health officials linked the lettuce from its supplier in central Mexico to the spread of an “explosive diarrhea” parasite.

  20. FOX Business

    Taylor Farms lettuce sample tests positive for Cyclospora as recall expands (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    A shredded iceberg lettuce sample from Taylor Farms de Mexico tested positive for the cyclospora parasite as the company expanded its nationwide recall.

  21. NBC Los Angeles

    FDA says Taylor Farms cyclospora finding was a false positive, investigation continues (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    A Taylor Farms sign is displayed at one of their facilities on July 17, 2026 in Salinas, California.

  22. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Walmart recall: Check your refrigerator now for lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The Food and Drug Administration announced the recall including Taylor Farms shredded lettuce products sold in 27 states.

  23. KXAN Austin

    Taylor Farms expands lettuce recall to 27 states, including Texas (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce that was distributed to 27 states after federal health officials linked the lettuce from its supplier in central Mexico to the spread of an “explosive diarrhea” parasite.

  24. Boston

    Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states, including Mass. and NH, over cyclospora risk (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    The Taylor Farms recall announcement listed 25 shredded lettuce and salad mix products sold under eight different brand codes.

  25. CBS 17 Raleigh

    North Carolina included in Taylor Farms lettuce recall shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description

    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN/AP) -- Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall to include North Carolina for iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico over a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened hundreds in the Raleigh area and others across the United States.

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